Bernstein predicts Bitcoin as the key currency in case of another dollar value decline by the Fed
In a recent report published by American private wealth management company, Bernstein, analysts have suggested that the future of banking lies in Bitcoin and that we are heading towards a time of hyper-bitcoinization. The report states that a financial crash could be the catalyst that leads to the widespread adoption of Bitcoin as the sole key currency.
The analysts at Bernstein, led by Gautam Chhugani, have pointed out that with the rise of social media, we have entered a new era of ultra-rapid information flows and ultra-rapid bank runs.
The report notes that in the week ending March 15, $120 billion worth of deposits left provincial banks, with over half of that money going to large banks. The crisis then shifted to Europe, culminating in UBS buying rival Credit Suisse at a discount on March 19.
Chhugani explains that banks are dealing with new risks that they never estimated before. The ultra-fast withdrawal of funds is expected to be further facilitated by the 24/7 instant payment system (FedNow), which the Fed will soon implement.
The report suggests that this could be the defining moment in monetary history, and that if another mishap forces the Fed to undermine the “real value” of the dollar, then hyper-bitcoinization could be the last path advocated by Bitcoin followers.
Hyper-bitcoinization refers to a situation in which Bitcoin replaces other currencies and becomes the only key currency. The report suggests that this is not only possible but probable if current financial systems continue to fail.
This report has caused a stir in the financial world, with many experts questioning whether Bitcoin can truly replace traditional currencies. Some have pointed out that the current infrastructure is not ready for such a shift, and that there are still many technical and regulatory hurdles to overcome.
Despite these concerns, the report from Bernstein highlights the growing interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as a whole. The rise of digital currencies is changing the way we think about money, and it’s clear that we are entering a new era of finance.
Only time will tell whether Bitcoin truly becomes the key currency of the future, but one thing is certain: the financial world is changing, and we need to be ready for whatever comes next.
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